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Annual Report 2006
In the second half of the period, TAITO worked to expand its operations by entering new businesses, including com-
mercial game card machines aimed at children. However, sales at existing amusement centers were sluggish, dropping
4% compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, and investments swelled in medal game
machines and children’s game card machines, leading to severe pressure on operating income. As a result, sales in the
AM segment amounted to ¥41 billion, and operating loss totaled ¥1 billion.
Others
The Others segment covers the planning, production, distribution and licensing of SQUARE ENIX titles’ derivative prod-
ucts, and the operation of a game creator training school. During the period under review, the segment embarked on a
new initiative through the release of the CGI-animated film “FINAL FANTASY VII: Advent Children,” which is a sequel to
the game software “FINAL FANTASY VII” set two years in the future. This work has been widely acclaimed, including
being submitted for screenings at the Venice International Film Festival two years running, and continues to record brisk
sales. Consequently, sales in the Others segment amounted to ¥6 billion (up 162.6% from the previous fiscal year
results), and operating income totaled ¥2 billion (up 156.5%, ditto).
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©2005 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
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